Compliance change management is a major challenge for financial institutions as they attempt to analyse hundreds of new regulations and updates every year. Alison Young, Deputy Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Rabobank, sat down with FinTech Global to explore regulatory change management in 2026.
The current regulatory landscape
One of the defining characteristics of the US compliance landsca...
The strongest version of this narrative highlights the escalating complexity of regulatory compliance in financial services, driven by enforcement trends, geopolitical risks (e.g., drug cartels), and technological disruption (AI). It credibly frames compliance as a dynamic, high-stakes function where reactive approaches risk penalties and reputational damage. The emphasis on AI’s dual potential—efficiency gains versus governance risks—reflects a nuanced understanding of innovation’s trade-offs. ...